What Is A Liver Cyst And What To Do About It?
I found this off of a health journal website A Hepatic Cyst is a thin-walled “bubble” or cavity in the liver that may be empty or contain fluid. Although there are numerous causes, there are often no symptoms. The condition is usually picked up when a test is done for other reasons. Generally, it is a benign problem that does not cause any difficulty and does not affect life expectancy. Occasionally, Hepatic Cysts may become large or infected. Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Most often, no specific treatment is needed. The most important thing to remember about liver cysts is that they are usually benign. However, other diseases can sometimes look like liver cysts. These conditions need to be ruled out. Usually, liver cysts do not cause any symptoms. Occasionally, if they become very large, they can cause liver enlargement, abdominal pain, bile duct infection, or obstruction of the bile ducts, causing the cyst itself to become infected. Many cysts develop for unknown reasons
